| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.61 | 12.173% | $281.1168 | $281.12 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.40 | 13.137% | $83.0426 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.42 | 8.587% | $98.1844 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.27 | 5.489% | $66.7429 | $66.74 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.29 | 12.511% | $50.9562 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.52 | 11.752% | $27.4016 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.38 | 10.614% | $154.1738 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.89 | $761.6183 | $761.61 | $761.60 | $761.60 | |